Trainee manager - Durban Verfied

Salary Negotiable Durban, Kwazulu-Natal Durban, Kwazulu-Natal more than 14 days ago 28-07-2014 2:39:53 PM
30-07-2014 2:34:35 PM
Recently, Deloitte named us the "The best Company to work for" in the financial industry. At our business, you will work alongside a top calibre management team that not only understands the financial industry but the importance of utilizing and developing top talent. If you are looking to build a solid and long-lasting career where you will be recognized and rewarded for your hard work, Look no further. Apply today and find out why more than 1000 people have made us their employer of choice!

Job Summary:

There are many opportunities to grow into a management position. One of the most notable is the Franchise Development program (FDP) program. This is a 12 Month entry level program designed to develop the skills necessary to run one of our service centres. You will shadow one or more of our operations managers in order to learn the business from someone who knows the job. You will graduate into a position of leadership and responsibility.

As a Trainee, you will learn how to manage the heartbeat of our operation by gaining a working understanding of sales, customer service, safety, profitability, efficiency and other facets of a logistics business. You will learn first-hand how to lead a team of professionals who all strive toward a common goal. You will teach and inspire by encouraging team members to grow their skills and become more efficient, effective and professional in their respective roles.

An understanding of how to run one of our service centres establishes a solid foundation of knowledge about our business which will prepare you for other opportunities where you can grow with the company.

Description of Essential Job Functions:
• Participate in a 12 month management training program, Communicate effectively with your trainers, facilitator and Region Manager.
• Complete assignments on-time.
• Meet weekly goals and objectives.
• Master the skills necessary to motivate, delegate, and lead from the front.
• Take initiative to learn our operations through the use of online learning, reading, observing and working side by side several of our managers

Qualifications

• Take responsibility for decisions and actions.
• Matric & SA ID
• Demonstrate the ability to lead and motivate others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to organize and present information.
• Time management skills.
• Strong work ethic/stable work history.
• Industry experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Outlook)